Second Term Examination Basic Science Primary 2 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 12
Second Term Examination: Basic Science Primary 2, Week 12
Instructions for Teachers:
- Ensure the Exam Environment is Quiet and Well-organized
Ensure that students are seated comfortably, with enough space to prevent cheating. Supervisors should walk around the classroom to monitor the students. - Explain the Exam Instructions Clearly
Read out the instructions to the students before they begin their exam. Make sure all students understand what is expected of them. - Enforce Strict Rules Against Exam Malpractices
Any form of cheating or assistance during the exam is strictly prohibited. Students should not talk, share answers, or look at others’ papers. Any student caught cheating will be disqualified. - Time Management
Ensure that the students are aware of the time allotted for the exam. Advise them to manage their time wisely, paying attention to each section of the paper. - Encourage Focus and Hard Work
Remind the students that the examination is an opportunity for them to show how much they have learned. Encourage them to focus and answer the questions to the best of their ability.
Instructions for Students:
- Read the Questions Carefully
Before answering any question, read it carefully to understand what is being asked. - Shun Malpractices
Do not talk to your neighbor, copy answers, or ask anyone for help. Any form of cheating is wrong and will be penalized. - Use Only Your Own Knowledge
Write your answers based on what you have learned in class. Do not try to guess or copy. - Manage Your Time
The exam is timed, so try to answer each question quickly and correctly. If you don’t know an answer, move on and come back to it later. - Stay Calm and Focused
Take your time to think through your answers. Do not rush through the questions. Stay calm and focused throughout the exam.
Part A: Objective Questions
30 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions with Options (a, b, c, d)
- Loamy soil is a mixture of sand, _______ and clay.
a) Water
b) Silt
c) Rocks
d) Leaves - _______ is used to make bricks.
a) Clay
b) Sand
c) Water
d) Wood - Plants need _______ to make food.
a) Water
b) Books
c) Music
d) Shoes - Animals need _______ to live.
a) Books
b) Water
c) Music
d) Clothes - _______ is an animal that gives milk.
a) Dog
b) Elephant
c) Cow
d) Lion - Animals need _______ for shelter.
a) Clothes
b) Food
c) Protection
d) Water - _______ soil drains water well.
a) Clay
b) Sandy
c) Loamy
d) Rocky - _______ helps plants grow by providing nutrients.
a) Water
b) Soil
c) Rocks
d) Wind - Plants need _______ to grow tall and strong.
a) Food
b) Water
c) Music
d) Shoes - A _______ is an animal that lives in a farm.
a) Tiger
b) Cow
c) Bear
d) Shark - A dog needs _______ to stay healthy.
a) Food
b) Books
c) Water
d) Clothes - Clay soil is _______ when wet.
a) Dry
b) Sticky
c) Soft
d) Wet - Plants get _______ from the soil.
a) Water
b) Oxygen
c) Food
d) Sunlight - _______ is a type of plant that grows in gardens.
a) Flower
b) Cow
c) Dog
d) Cat - Animals need _______ to stay healthy.
a) Rest
b) Books
c) Toys
d) Water - Sandy soil is _______ for growing plants.
a) Good
b) Bad
c) Neutral
d) Poisonous - Clay soil _______ water.
a) Holds
b) Ignores
c) Breaks
d) Wears - _______ is a plant that grows in forests.
a) Tree
b) Cow
c) Dog
d) Elephant - Animals need _______ for food.
a) Money
b) Water
c) Shelter
d) Clothes - Loamy soil is _______ for growing crops.
a) Bad
b) Good
c) Harmful
d) Poisonous - _______ is used to make pottery.
a) Clay
b) Sand
c) Water
d) Wood - _______ is a common animal in Nigeria.
a) Elephant
b) Giraffe
c) Cow
d) Lion - A _______ is an animal that can be kept as a pet.
a) Dog
b) Tiger
c) Snake
d) Crocodile - _______ helps plants to make food.
a) Water
b) Sunlight
c) Rocks
d) Wind - We _______ animals to keep them clean.
a) Ignore
b) Feed
c) Bathe
d) Hurt - Animals need _______ to protect them from the sun.
a) Clothes
b) Shelter
c) Food
d) Toys - _______ is an example of an animal in the forest.
a) Cow
b) Lion
c) Dog
d) Sheep - _______ soil holds water well.
a) Sandy
b) Loamy
c) Rocky
d) Clay - _______ is used for making bricks and tiles.
a) Clay
b) Wood
c) Rock
d) Sand - Plants get _______ from the sun.
a) Food
b) Heat
c) Light
d) Water
Part B: Theory Questions
30 Simple Short Answer Questions
- What do plants need to grow?
- Why is water important for plants?
- What is the use of clay in Nigeria?
- How do we care for a dog?
- What is loamy soil?
- How do we protect farm animals?
- What is the importance of shelter for animals?
- Name two animals that live on farms.
- What does loamy soil help plants do?
- Why do animals need food?
- What is an example of a plant that grows in the forest?
- What is clay soil used for?
- How can we tell if an animal is sick?
- What is the importance of giving water to animals?
- What type of soil is good for planting crops?
- Why do animals need shelter?
- What is sandy soil like?
- How do we keep animals clean?
- What can we use clay for?
- How do we care for animals?
- Why do plants need sunlight?
- What is a common animal in Nigeria?
- How do we protect animals from bad weather?
- What does clay soil do with water?
- Why is it important to protect plants?
- How can we care for a cow?
- What do plants get from the soil?
- How do we keep animals healthy?
- Why is loamy soil good for planting?
- How do animals help us?
Part C: True or False Questions
30 True or False Questions
- Plants need food to grow. (True/False)
- Loamy soil drains water quickly. (True/False)
- Animals do not need shelter. (True/False)
- Water is important for plant growth. (True/False)
- Animals do not need food to stay alive. (True/False)
- We use clay to make pottery. (True/False)
- Animals do not need water. (True/False)
- Sandy soil is good for growing plants. (True/False)
- All animals live in the same kind of shelter. (True/False)
- Plants need sunlight to make food. (True/False)
- Clay soil holds water well. (True/False)
- Animals can live without food. (True/False)
- Plants do not need sunlight. (True/False)
- Loamy soil is great for growing crops. (True/False)
- Animals need water to stay healthy. (True/False)
- Animals should be fed every day. (True/False)
- Plants grow best in clay soil. (True/False)
- Animals need shelter to stay safe. (True/False)
- We use clay to make bricks. (True/False)
- Animals can live in any shelter. (True/False)
- Plants need air to grow. (True/False)
- Sandy soil holds water well. (True/False)
- Animals need food to stay healthy. (True/False)
- All animals can be kept as pets. (True/False)
- Clay soil is sticky when wet. (True/False)
- We protect animals from harm. (True/False)
- Loamy soil is bad for planting. (True/False)
- Plants need nutrients from the soil. (True/False)
- We use clay to make pots and tiles. (True/False)
- Animals need to be kept clean. (True/False)
Part D: Fill-in-the-Gaps Questions
30 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
- Plants need _______ to grow.
- Clay soil _______ water.
- We use _______ to make pottery.
- Animals need _______ to stay healthy.
- _______ is good for planting.
- We need to protect _______ from harm.
- Animals need _______ for shelter.
- _______ soil drains water easily.
- We care for animals by feeding them _______.
- Plants need _______ to make food.
- We use _______ for making bricks.
- _______ is a common animal on farms.
- Animals need _______ to stay alive.
- Plants get _______ from the soil.
- Sandy soil _______ water.
- We should keep _______ clean.
- _______ soil holds water well.
- _______ helps plants grow tall.
- Animals live in _______ to stay safe.
- Loamy soil is good for _______.
- We _______ animals to keep them healthy.
- Animals need _______ to stay protected.
- _______ is used to make tiles.
- Plants need _______ to survive.
- Clay soil is _______ for growing crops.
- _______ is important for plant growth.
- _______ are raised on farms for food.
- Animals need _______ for food.
- Plants get _______ from the sun.
- We should not _______ animals.
Good luck to all students!
- Clay soil feels __________ and can be shaped like moldable clay.
- a) Soft
- b) Sticky
- c) Rough
- d) Dry
- Clay soil holds water __________, making it challenging for plants to drink.
- a) Tightly
- b) Loosely
- c) Quickly
- d) Easily
- The texture of clay soil is often __________ when dry.
- a) Hard
- b) Soft
- c) Sandy
- d) Wet
- Clay soil can become __________ when wet, similar to playdough.
- a) Sticky
- b) Dry
- c) Smooth
- d) Gravelly
- Insects like beetles enjoy living in the cool, moist __________.
- a) Sand
- b) Loamy soil
- c) Clay soil
- d) Rocky soil
- Tiny creatures like mites and springtails are commonly found in __________ soil.
- a) Sandy
- b) Loamy
- c) Clay
- d) Gravelly
- Clay soil is like nature’s art studio due to its unique __________.
- a) Color
- b) Texture
- c) Smell
- d) Taste
- When dry, clay soil can feel __________ and is moldable.
- a) Hard
- b) Soft
- c) Grainy
- d) Wet
- The heaviness of clay soil is similar to moldable __________.
- a) Sand
- b) Clay
- c) Dough
- d) Rocks
- The moisture in clay soil makes it a suitable home for __________.
- a) Desert plants
- b) Water-loving plants
- c) Cacti
- d) Bamboo
- Clay is a ____________ composed of fine particles.
- a) Plant
- b) Soil
- c) Rock
- d) Water
- In Nigeria, clay is used for building ____________.
- a) Cars
- b) Houses
- c) Computers
- d) Toys
- Ceramics production involves the use of clay to make ____________.
- a) Food
- b) Pottery
- c) Clothes
- d) Books
- Artists use clay to create sculptures and ____________.
- a) Music
- b) Paintings
- c) Movies
- d) Statues
- Medicinally, clay can be used for certain healing ____________.
- a) Foods
- b) Drinks
- c) Practices
- d) Exercises
- Clay improves soil ____________ in agriculture.
- a) Color
- b) Taste
- c) Structure
- d) Temperature
- In Nigeria, clay is used to create traditional ____________ items.
- a) Metal
- b) Plastic
- c) Glass
- d) Pottery
- Clay can be used in the cosmetic industry for skincare products like ____________.
- a) Shampoo
- b) Face masks
- c) Toothpaste
- d) Perfume
- Waste containment facilities use clay liners to prevent ____________.
- a) Leakage
- b) Growth
- c) Noise
- d) Heat
- In gardening, clay can be added to potting soil to enhance its ____________ capacity.
- a) Nutrient-holding
- b) Water-draining
- c) Light-reflecting
- d) Air-circulating
- Clay can be molded into various _____________.
- a) Colors
- b) Shapes
- c) Numbers
- d) Letters
- Which of the following is a common clay molding tool?
- a) Paintbrush
- b) Hammer
- c) Sculpting tools
- d) Pencil
- What is the first step in molding objects with clay?
- a) Applying glaze
- b) Choosing the design
- c) Firing the clay
- d) Preparing the workspace
- Which option describes the correct way to condition clay?
- a) Cooling it down
- b) Kneading or warming it up
- c) Adding water
- d) Leaving it untouched
- Selecting the type of clay suitable for your project is part of the ____________.
- a) Final firing
- b) Refining details
- c) Choosing your design
- d) Applying glaze
- What should you do to make clay more pliable before shaping?
- a) Freeze it
- b) Heat it in the sun
- c) Condition or knead it
- d) Paint it
- Which step involves using sculpting tools to enhance the shape?
- a) Allow drying time
- b) Bisque firing
- c) Begin shaping
- d) Refine details
- What is the purpose of bisque firing in clay molding?
- a) Adding color
- b) Enhancing durability
- c) Choosing a design
- d) Applying glaze
- The final firing step is necessary if you have applied ____________.
- a) Water
- b) Sand
- c) Glaze
- d) Paint
- What should you do after the clay object is fully dried or fired?
- a) Begin shaping
- b) Choose your design
- c) Apply glaze
- d) Finish and display
- Plants are identified by their features such as ______, shape, size, and color. a) Texture b) Taste c) Temperature d) Time
- The part of a plant that we examine for features is the ______. a) Root b) Leaf c) Flower d) Stem
- What do we observe in leaves? a) Sound b) Smell c) Texture d) Temperature
- The stem of a plant can be ______. a) Visible b) Tasteless c) Invisible d) Solid
- Flowers add ______ to a plant. a) Weight b) Color c) Height d) Size
- Plants with woody stems are often called ______. a) Vegetables b) Fruits c) Herbs d) Trees
- ______ are examples of plants. a) Clouds b) Cars c) Roses d) Rocks
- Where can plants be found? a) In the ocean b) In the air c) In the soil d) In the sun
- Groups of plants are classified into ______. a) Shapes b) Colors c) Sizes d) Trees, shrubs, or herbs
- A plant’s roots can be ______. a) Underwater b) In the sky c) Invisible d) Edible
- Plants like rice and yams are commonly used as _____ in Nigeria. a) Clothing b) Food c) Shelter d) Medicine
- Cotton plants are a source of fibers used to make _____. a) Food b) Clothing c) Shelter d) Medicine
- Wood from trees is utilized for building houses and _____. a) Food b) Clothing c) Shelter d) Medicine
- Some plants have healing properties and are used in _____. a) Food b) Clothing c) Medicine d) Shelter
- Plants release _____ during photosynthesis, which is essential for breathing. a) Nitrogen b) Carbon dioxide c) Oxygen d) Hydrogen
- Trees provide materials for making _____. a) Food b) Clothing c) Shelter d) Paper
- Wood from plants is used as a source of _____. a) Food b) Clothing c) Shelter d) Fuel
- Fragrances are often made from plant _____. a) Fibers b) Extracts c) Seeds d) Roots
- Flowers and other plants are used for _____ our surroundings. a) Hiding b) Beautifying c) Destroying d) Ignoring
- Plants provide a _____ for many animals and insects. a) Space b) Habitat c) Cage d) Farm
Ways of Caring for Animals in Nigeria Basic Science Primary 2 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 10
Theory
- What are the three main parts of a plant?
- Can you name a plant you find around the school?
- How do you describe the leaves of a plant?
- Where can we find plant roots?
- What is the focus of today’s lesson?
- How would you categorize a tall plant with a woody stem?
- What materials did we use to examine plant features?
- Name one plant used for making clothing.
- How do we classify plants based on their uses?
- Give an example of a plant used for medicinal purposes.
- Explain why plants are essential for shelter.
- Identify a plant commonly used in Nigeria for fragrance or perfume.
- Discuss the importance of plants used for habitat purposes.
- Give an example of a domestic animal.
- How are wild animals different from domestic animals?
- Explain why animals are important to us.
- Draw and label a farm animal.
- Identify an animal that provides us with clothing.
- Name an animal used for transportation.
- What are five ways to care for animals?